Vacation of a lifetime. Good-bye 2012. Welcome 2013.
So, everyone wants to know.....did we do it? Did we give up all processed food for an entire year. Not exactly. Here's a few things that by the end of the year had crept back into our lives....
- store bought tortillas
- flavored yogurt for the minis
- store bought garlic hummus
- Oberweis chocolate milk
- processed lunch meat and hot dogs
- beer, wine, and Starbucks
I am still extremely proud of how well we did.
Another question I have been asked...."will you continue blogging?" ABSOLUTELY! I still will have lots of recipes to share, as my family will continue to eat as unprocessed as possible. And I am certain the mini McGhees will continue to supply me with blogging material.
Finally, everyone keeps asking me about my 2013 resolution. I am known for making BIG resolutions...giving up caffeine, running a marathon, and going 100% homemade have been my last 3 years' resolutions. I have decided that in 2013, I am going to keep it simple. I resolve to play more board games with Mr. McGhee and the minis.
Probably not going to blog about that one.
But, stick with me, I will continue blogging about my 2012 resolution. I went through my entire blog and put together a list (WITH links) of my favorites from 2012. So, be sure to pin this on pinterest or save it under your bookmarks, because you may find yourself consulting it regularly.
Best Veggies of 2012
- zucchini and carrots
- roasted cauliflour
- roasted beets
- zucchini chips
- brussel sprouts
- kale chips
- lime sweet potato
- grilled artichoke *!*!*
- grilled leeks *!*!*
- sweet potato quinoa *!*!*
- sauteed mushrooms *!*!*
Best Crockpot Meals of 2012
Best Smoothie Recipes of 2012
Best Salads of 2012
- autumn
- apple
- kale and apple
- rhubarb
- beet and spinach
- spinach and blood orange
- warm spinach with red onion and nectarine *!*!*
- citrus salad *!*!*
Best "Bring a Dish to Pass" Recipes of 2012
- creamy artichoke dip
- guacamole *!*!*
- bruschetta
- orzo salad
- antipasta skewers
- 7 layer greek dip
- stuffed mini peppers (can also wrap in bacon before baking) *!*!*
- bacon wrapped jalapenos *!*!*
Best Baked Goods Recipes of 2012
- apple cinnamon muffins
- banana muffins
- cookie brownies
- morning glory muffins
- pumpkin muffins
- honey wheat bread
Best Snack Food Recipes of 2012
- power balls
- granola bars
- crunchy granola
- larabars
- cheese crackers *!*!*
- cereal bars *!*!*
- graham crackers
Best Recipes According to the Minis of 2012
Best Grill/Outdoor Cooking Recipes of 2012
- flatbreads *!*!*
- grilled shrimp and veggies *!*!*
- spicy honey chicken and grilled veggies *!*!*
Best Dinner Recipes 2012
- bad *** pasta *!*!*
- fajitas
- grilled cheese
- tomato soup *!*!*
- shrimp scampi *!*!*
- red pepper and goat cheese alfredo
- avocado chicken quesadilias *!*!*
- cauliflour pizza
- meatball grinders
- spinach and mushroom quesadilias *!*!*
Other "Keeper" Recipes from 2012
- broiled grapefruit
- pretzels *!*!*
- rainbow jello
- fried pickles *!*!*
- bagels *!*!*
- poptarts *!*!*
The recipes with the *!*!* next to them are what I call my "Heids McGhee's superstars". These are the recipes of 2012 that I got raving feedback from. They're my babies, so if you haven't tried them, make sure you do!!!!!
And that's a wrap of 2012! I really want to say thank you to everyone who has followed the McGhee's through our unprocessed adventure. You all kept me motivated many times when I wanted to give up and reach for the Kraft mac and cheese!
Here's to 2013.....
